Spanish word

primavera

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾimaˈβeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounspring

Example

¿Qué harás esta primavera?

What will you do this spring?

Illustration for primavera (spring)

More examples

La primavera es mi estación favorita.

Spring is my favorite season.

Core concept

Season of warming weather and new growth.

Common phrases

  • esta primavera

    this spring

  • la llegada de la primavera

    the coming of spring

  • temporada de primavera

    springtime

Similar words

estación: Named portion of the year that groups months according to typical weather cycles.
verano: Warmest season, characterized by intense heat and prolonged daylight.
otoño: Transition season with cooling temperatures and falling, color-changing leaves.
invierno: Coldest season, with short daylight and often freezing conditions.

Definition in Spanish

Designa la estación entre el invierno y el verano, asociada a días más largos y clima más templado.

Word origin

From Latin prima vera, literally 'first spring', the two-word phrase fused into a single word in the Romance languages and became Spanish primavera.

Usage tips

  • Spanish usually uses the definite article with seasons (la primavera) but uses en primavera to say 'in spring' or to express habitual spring activities.

Opposites

Related words

  • primaveralspringlikeadjective

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